Astronomy / Space

As Apple's prime satellite service provider for the iPhone is getting a tad inadequate for all the new options it wants to launch, others are filling the gap. The newest 2025 Apple Watch models are now able to connect to Starlink satellites, too.

Astronomers have captured the first detailed image of a dying star beyond the Milky Way, revealing a bizarre, asymmetric cloud of hot dust that defies current stellar models. The find, made with the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope, could rewrite what we know about how massive stars die.

A photographer managed to capture a unique phenomenon in the night sky in New Zealand. And that's not all, because this picture could help science in the years to come.

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected organic molecules, the precursors to life, around a newborn star 163,000 light-years away from us. The finding marks the first time these frozen compounds have been seen outside the Milky Way.

A meteor shower is visible in the sky in November and could offer a unique spectacle. But you will need to follow some tips to observe it in the best conditions.

Astronomers at the Keck Observatory have captured one of the clearest looks yet at a nearby planet-forming disk. The discovery hints at a newborn world taking shape just 400 light-years from Earth.

A Japanese astronomer recently filmed two asteroid impacts on the Moon. This does not happen often, which is why the information gathered could be useful for future space missions.

Astronomers have discovered a black hole that released energy equivalent to 10,000 billion suns. But many mysteries surround this unique event, and further studies will need to be conducted.

Today, there are no more probes in orbit around Venus, and that's not good news. In addition, we will certainly have to wait several years before this happens again.

The appearance of water on Earth is subject to various theories. But two researchers have identified a unique event that could provide a different answer.

An astronomer from Harvard recently spoke to define the origin of the mysterious object in orbit around the Earth. But it will be necessary to conduct other studies to have a definitive answer.

The latest ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week features an odd-looking spiral galaxy — NGC 4102. The galaxy has an atypical spiral shape, but its luminous galactic center is what is of most interest to astronomers.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has mapped the atmosphere of WASP-18b, a massive exoplanet 400 light-years away, in three dimensions for the first time. The ultra-hot Jupiter’s dayside reaches such blistering temperatures that even water molecules can’t survive intact.

Webb has provided a new view of an astonishing planetary nebula located in the constellation Sagittarius — NGC 6537. Given the nebula’s shape, it is commonly called the Red Spider Nebula. The image was released as the James Webb Telescope Picture of the Month for October.

In less than four years, astronomers could discover extraterrestrial life forms on other planets. And this, thanks to a revolutionary new telescope that will be operational in 2029.

According to a recent study, we will be able to see a black hole explosion in less than ten years. And that's not all, because current telescopes will be able to observe and study it.

Elon Musk has confirmed that SpaceX plans to build space-based data centers by scaling up its Starlink V3 satellites. With 1 Tbps-class capacity and launches planned as early as 2026, Starlink could soon evolve from broadband into orbital cloud infrastructure provider.

NASA has discovered cavities on the Moon, and while this news may seem insignificant, it could be a major asset for space exploration. But further studies will be needed to avoid any danger.

Space is a dark and mysterious place, and recently astronomers discovered three planets orbiting two stars in the same system. And it's also reminiscent of a world-famous sci-fi license.

After twenty years of research, astronomers have just discovered a planet which looks remarkably like Earth. And that's not all, because further studies will be needed to determine whether life has developed there.

The latest Hubble Picture of the Week is an image of a star-studded spiral galaxy — NGC 4571. From hot massive blue stars to glowing pink nebulae, the image presents interesting features of this galaxy that could help scientists understand the process of star formation better.

Apple and SpaceX are allegedly quietly talking again about tighter Starlink integration for iPhones, a move that would reshape Apple’s existing satellite ties and handset connectivity strategy.

As the planet brightens under city lights and screens, moonlight’s ancient rhythm is fading. Scientists warn that artificial light is disrupting the lunar clock shared by humans, corals, and other species; reshaping sleep, reproduction, and migration across the natural world.

The greatly increased pace of SpaceX satellite launches in 2025, coupled with software updates to improve beam formation and terrestrial station performance, have now born fruit. The Starlink network speeds have greatly increased this year.

NGC 3370 is the featured galaxy on the ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week. The galaxy contains Cepheid stars and type Ia supernovae, both of which are standard candles. These objects help astronomers measure distances to faraway galaxies and are critical for measuring how fast the universe is growing.

A United Airlines 737 suffered a cracked cockpit window mid-flight over Utah, forcing an emergency diversion. Investigators are analyzing debris and flight data to determine whether the mystery object that struck the aircraft originated on Earth or in space.

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope Picture of the Week is an image of NGC 7496. NGC 7496, a galaxy that sits about 24 million light-years away from Earth, has now featured twice as the picture of the week.

Researchers combined data from two Mars missions to build a catalogue of 1,039 dust devils. They measured the speed and direction of these dust devils, using the information to map the Martian wind. This study could be crucial when planning for future missions to Mars.

These Martian probes have managed to capture an image that terrestrial telescopes are not capable of capturing. And the result is mind-boggling given their equipment.

For the first time ever, scientists have been able to get direct measurements of the physical and chemical properties of a potential moon-forming disk. With the data from this study, scientists can advance in their understanding of how moons form.

A team of researchers has discovered a great wave in our Milky Way galaxy. The discovery was made using observations from ESA’s Gaia space telescope. The discovery is helping our understanding of how stars in the Milky Way move.

NASA is planning a summer 2026 launch for the heliophysics mission, SunRISE. The mission involves six small satellites. These satellites will work together to better protect astronauts and satellites by determining the direction of harmful particles from the Sun.

SpaceX is rewarding some longtime Starlink Residential customers in the US and Canada with a free Starlink Mini kit, a compact, travel-friendly version of its satellite dish. It’s a tempting offer for frequent travelers, but there’s a catch: even if you don’t use it, you’ll still be paying a monthly fee.

Starlink is currently running a number of monthly fee promos and equipment discounts for new subscribers. Some of those are region-specific, and now Starlink has crafted a new and inventive way to spearhead satellite Internet adoption in the US.

Faced with the US government shutdown, NASA finds itself in serious difficulty. And one of its most important missions could even disappear, dashing many hopes.

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope Picture of the Week is a spiral galaxy located about 70 million light-years away in the constellation Cepheus — NGC 6951. The image shows the galaxy in detail, including the activity around its center.

New research has photographed a young protoplanet in the ring-shaped gap around the WISPIT 2 star system. This protoplanet is only about 5 million years old but already about five times as massive as Jupiter.

In four years, more than two billion people will be able to observe a unique spectacle in the night sky. But for that to happen, the weather conditions will have to be favorable.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has secured a Pentagon contract worth $714 million. The space exploration company will launch five out of seven missions for the US Space Force through 2027.

An American company has just developed a rather impressive spacecraft. Indeed, it will be capable of delivering packages anywhere on Earth in less than an hour.

A near-Earth asteroid passed very close to our planet on October 1, surprising many astronomers. And this could lead to improvements in sky surveillance systems.

A collage of eight images showing gravitational lensing has been released for the ESA/Webb picture of the month. These images offer us a peek into the Universe’s early history — as far back as when the Universe was barely a billion years old.

The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed details of the largest and most active star-forming region in the Milky Way, Sagittarius B2. This observation is providing scientists with valuable information that could help them understand some mysteries in the region.

T-Mobile promised to bring satellite Internet data directly to phones via its T-Satellite partnership with Starlink in October, and it has now delivered. The Starlink data service has expanded to more T-Mobile phones and dedicated apps.

On the eve of launching its own dedicated store for selling dishes and subscriptions, Starlink has now started its first referral program, too. With its free subscription bonus offer, a Starlink service can now be initiated for as low as $89 in some US states.

A strange phenomenon has been observed at the heart of our galaxy, the Milky Way. But its origin is not yet known, requiring further observations by scientists and astronomers.

Researchers have successfully estimated the speed at which the main asteroid belt in our solar system is disappearing. And this phenomenon could have consequences for the Earth.

Hubble’s observation of the bright spiral galaxy NGC 6000 gets a Picture of the Week feature. The image reveals stars at different stages of their existence, from the young, more massive stars to the older, smaller ones.

SpaceX is paying up to $115,000 a year to a future Starlink store manager hired to bring the retail experience to more potential subscribers. Hiring conditions include both retail and technical knowledge, as well as supervisory experience.

Scientists have just discovered auroras on a planet outside the solar system. And it's a major advance in the world of astronomy, enabling us to better understand the universe.